Life
Get there fast, or live the experience
Why hike to the top of the mountain when you could drive? Because the effort is where the value lies. Slow down, do the work, live life.
Life
Just wake up earlier
If you want to wake up earlier to get more done, then stop talking about it and just do it. Stop making excuses. You never know what might happen.
Conflict
Stop being so judgy
Most people think they’re more objective than average, but everyone is biased. Recognize your own biases to find more peace.
Life
The three most important skills in 2026
The three most important skills in 2026 are adaptability, discernment, and communication. I can help you become expert in all of those.
Life
Gamify your life for behavior change
When you want to change a behavior or habit, it’s not cheating to gamify your life. Here are several gimmicks to help make that change.
Life
Comparing yourself to others diminishes your agency
People think that comparing themselves to others helps them know where they stand. The reality is that comparison reduces agency.
Communication
Intelligence signaling leads to a surprising epiphany about living authentically (maybe)
Intelligence signaling is when you believe one thing and then say something else to show people that you’re smarter than everyone else. It doesn’t work.
Courage
Forget process. Just create.
Forget looking for the “right” creative process. You don’t get great by studying the masters. You get great by doing. Just create.
Life
I’m the same kid I always was
My parents found my kindergarten report card, and it proves I am still pretty much a five year old at heart. What a treasure to have this to reflect on.